Onkyo HTP-538 Instruction Manual

5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package
Front speaker (SKF-538)
(White) (Red)
Front speakers *1
Speaker cables 3.5 m
(11 ft.)
*1 For magnetic shielding.
*2 Non-magnetic shielding.
*3
Configuration of the rubber stoppers may be different from the figure, such as being
2 sheets instead of 1 sheet, but the total number will be same.
Keyhole slot
Speaker terminals
SKF-538
SKR-538
Wall Mounting
To mount the front/surround speakers vertically, use the
keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw that's
securely screwed into the wall.
Keyhole slot for
wall mounting
Thick rubber
stoppers
Using the Rubber Stoppers for a More Stable Platform
We recommend using the supplied rubber stoppers to
achieve the best possible sound from your speakers. The
rubber stoppers prevent the speakers from moving, provid-
ing a more stable platform. Use thick stoppers for the cen-
ter speaker, and thin stoppers for the other speakers.

Enjoying Home Theater

The Home Theater means that you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home — just like being in
a movie theater or concert hall.
Front left and right speakers (SKF-538)
They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and
equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly so as to cre-
ate a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Center speaker (SKC-538)
Position it close to your TV (preferably
on top) facing forward at about ear
level, or at the same height as the
front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer (SKW-538)
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects)
channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will
depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening posi-
tion. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer
in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the front wall, as shown.

Connecting the Speakers

Powered
Front right
subwoofer
speaker
Red
*
Using the supplied RCA cable,
connect the subwoofer's LINE
INPUT to your AV receiver's
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.
Surround right
speaker
E HTP-538
n
Surround speaker (SKR-538)
(Blue)
Surround speakers *2
Speaker cables 8.0 m
16 thin rubber stoppers
Speaker terminals
SKC-538
Keyhole slots
To mount the center speaker horizontally, use the two key-
hole slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws that
are securely screwed into the wall.
Keyhole slots for wall mounting
Thick rubber
stoppers
183 mm (7-3/16")
Thin rubber stoppers
Bottom of the
SKF-538
Surround left and right speakers (SKR-538)
Position them at the sides of the listener, or
slightly behind, about 60 to 100 cm (2 to 3 feet)
above ear level. Ideally they should be equally
spaced from the listener.
1/3 of wall
position
Front left
speaker
Center speaker
Green
White
Speaker Connection
Precautions
Read the following before connecting your
speakers:
• Turn off your receiver before making any
connections.
• Pay close attention to speaker
Blue
wiring polarity. Connect posi-
Gray
tive (+) terminals to only pos-
itive (+) terminals, and
negative (–) terminals to only negative (–)
terminals. If the speakers are wired incor-
Surround left
rectly, the sound will be out of phase and
speaker
will sound unnatural.
• Be careful not to short the positive and
negative wires. Doing so may damage
your amp.
Center speaker (SKC-538)
(Gray)
Center speaker *1
(26 ft.)
12 thick rubber stoppers
*3
Caution
• The front grilles are not designed to be removed so do not
attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will damage
them.
Caution
• A mounting screw's ability to support a
speaker depends on how well it's
anchored to the wall. If you have hol-
low walls, screw each mounting screw
into a stud. If there are no studs, or the
walls are solid, use suitable wall
anchors. Use screws with a head diame-
ter of 9 mm (5/16") or less and a shank diameter of 4 mm
(1/8") or less. With hollow walls, use a cable/pipe detec-
tor to check for any power cables or water pipes before
making any holes.
• Leave a gap of between 5 mm (3/16") and 10 mm
(7/16") between the wall and the base of the screw head,
as shown. (We recommend that you consult a home instal-
lation professional.)
Bottom of the
SKR-538
Bottom of the
SKC-538

Specifications

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Powered Subwoofer (SKW-538)
Type
Input sensitivity/impedance
Maximum output power
Frequency response
Cabinet capacity
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Drivers unit
Power supply
Power consumption
Other
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Front Speakers (SKF-538)
Type
Impedance
Maximum input power
Sensitivity
Frequency response
Corner
Cabinet capacity
position
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Drivers unit
Terminal
Keyhole slot
Grille
Other
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Subwoofer (SKW-538)
(Green)
Speaker cable 3.0 m
(10 ft.)
Subwoofer
*2 Non-magnetic shielding.
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Rear
*3
To AC outlet
Wall
Note
5 to 10 mm
• The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when the input signal
(3/16" to 7/16")
exceeds a certain level. If the Auto Standby function does not work reli-
ably, try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on
your receiver.
Setting the Subwoofer Level
To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT
LEVEL control. Set it so that bass sounds are evenly
balanced with the treble sounds from the other speak-
ers. Because our ears are less sensitive to very low
bass sounds, there's a temptation to set the level of
the subwoofer too high. As a rule of thumb, set the subwoofer level
to what you think is the optimal level, and then back it off slightly.
Using the Floor Pads for Subwoofer
Thick rubber stoppers
If the subwoofer is placed on a
hard floor (wood, vinyl, tile, etc.)
and playback is very loud, the sub-
50 mm
woofer's feet may damage the
(1-15/16")
flooring. To prevent this, place the
supplied pads underneath the sub-
12 mm (1/2")
woofer's feet. The pads also provide a stable base for the sub-
woofer.
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Center Speaker (SKC-538)
Bass-reflex Type
140 mV / 20 kΩ Impedance
150 W (Dynamic Power) Maximum input power
27 Hz to 150 Hz Sensitivity
24 L (0.8 cubic feet) Frequency response
211 mm × 425 mm × 391 mm
Cabinet capacity
(8-5/16" × 16-3/4" × 15-3/8")
Dimensions (W × H × D)
(incl. projection)
8.1 kg (17.9 lbs.)
16 cm (6-5/16") Cone × 1
Weight
AC 230V, 50 Hz Drivers unit
80 W Terminal
Auto Standby function Keyhole slot
Grille
Other
Full Range Bass-reflex
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6 Ω Surround Speakers (SKR-538)
120 W
Type
82 dB/W/m
Impedance
80 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum input power
1.0 L (0.036 cubic feet)
Sensitivity
101 mm × 161 mm × 111 mm
(4" × 6-5/16" × 4-3/8")
Frequency response
(incl. grille and projection)
Cabinet capacity
0.8 kg (1.76 lbs.) Dimensions (W × H × D)
8 cm (3-1/4") Cone × 1
Spring type color coded
Weight
1
Drivers unit
Fixed
Terminal
Magnetic shielding
Keyhole slot
Grille
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
prior notice.
RCA cable 3.0 m
4 floor pads
(10 ft.)
*2
POWER switch
Press this switch to the ON position to
turn on the power. Press it to the OFF
position to turn off the power.
OUTPUT LEVEL control
This control is used to adjust the vol-
ume of the subwoofer.
LINE INPUT
This RCA input should be connected to
the subwoofer pre out on your AV
receiver with supplied RCA cable.
STANDBY/ON indicator
Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Blue: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the
SKW-538 automatically turns on when
an input signal is detected in Standby
mode. When there's no input signal for
a while, the SKW-538 automatically
enters Standby mode.
Pad
Full Range Bass-reflex
6 Ω
120 W
82 dB/W/m
80 Hz to 20 kHz
1.4 L (0.05 cubic feet)
230 mm × 102 mm × 113 mm
(9-1/16" × 4" × 4-7/16")
(incl. grille and projection)
0.9 kg (2.0 lbs.)
8 cm (3-1/4") Cone × 1
Spring type color coded
2
Fixed
Magnetic shielding
Full Range Bass-reflex
6 Ω
120 W
82 dB/W/m
80 Hz to 20 kHz
1.0 L (0.036 cubic feet)
101 mm × 161 mm × 111 mm
(4" × 6-5/16" × 4-3/8")
(incl. grille and projection)
0.7 kg (1.3 lbs.)
8 cm (3-1/4") Cone × 1
Spring type color coded
1
Fixed
Y1001-1
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